ticket for the next ferry (apart from during August and Easter, when demand is highest and
those with vehicles should book well in advance).
» » All the port cities have numerous ticket offices and travel agencies, particularly in and
around the ferry terminals, allowing you to walk between them and pick the best sailing for you.
» » In Tangier and Algeciras, avoid the touts who try to guide you towards their favourite travel
agency for their bit of commission.
» » Tickets can also be purchased online.
» » From Europe to Morocco, discounts for students and young people with an ISIC card or
similar, InterRail or Eurail pass-holders and EU pensioners are often advertised.
» » Children aged between two and 12 often travel for half the fare, those aged under two
travel free, and over-60s can often get reductions.
» » Discounts are less common in Morocco, but it’s worth asking.
» » Vehicles can be taken on most ferries for an extra fee; bicycles are normally free.
» » Cabins are available on longer crossings.
» » High season for ferries is generally the European summer (mid-June to mid-September),
Christmas and New Year; low season is November to February.
» » Fares can rise by up to 25% in high season.
» » On most routes, more ferries run to cope with summer demand. Foot passengers are often
safe to buy a ticket on arrival at the port, but it’s worth booking in advance if you’re driving a
vehicle.
» » Ferries to Tangier now dock at the new Tanger Med terminal, except for those from Tarifa
(Spain). The older Tanger Port has traditionally been known for its hustlers, but they have
largely been moved on.
FERRY COMPANIES & ROUTES
Direct Ferries (www.directferries.com) sells tickets for most of the below. The Europe-wide service has sites in most
European languages, although its booking engine is temperamental.
Acciona Transmediterranea, Euroferrys and Ferrimaroc (www.trasmediterranea.es) Almería–Melilla, Almería–Nador,
Algeciras–Ceuta, Algeciras–Tangier, Barcelona–Tangier, Málaga–Melilla.
Baleària (www.balearia.com) Algeciras–Ceuta, Algeciras–Tangier.
Comanav Algeciras–Tangier, Genoa–Tangier, Sète– Nador, Sète–Tangier.
Comarit (www.comarit.es, in Spanish) Algeciras–Tangier, Sète–Tangier, Tarifa–Tangier.
FRS (www.frs.es) Algeciras–Ceuta, Algeciras–Tangier, Gibraltar–Tangier, Tarifa–Tangier.
Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV; www.gnv.it) Barcelona– Tangier, Genoa–Tangier.
Grimaldi Lines (www.grimaldi-lines.com) Livorno– Tangier, Valencia–Tangier.